Factory or Trading Company? The Document Trail That Exposes the Difference Before You Pay
The supplier’s Alibaba page says "manufacturer." So does the one next to it, and the one after that. On many supplier pages, "manufacturer" functions…
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What a Unified Social Credit Code Actually Confirms — And What It Does Not
A Unified Social Credit Code confirms company registration in China. It does not confirm that the Alibaba store, proforma invoice, payment account, and sales…
Alibaba Trade Assurance: What It Actually Covers and What It Doesn’t
Alibaba Trade Assurance can help with certain order-related issues, but it does not replace supplier verification. Learn what it may cover, what it does…
How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before You Pay
A practical guide for small importers, Amazon sellers, and Shopify store owners sourcing from China. Why supplier verification matters Paying a Chinese supplier before…